Diallo Continues Surge in Almaty, Reaches Top 100 in Live Rankings and Maid Semifinal
Posted by Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday, October 18, 2024
Gabriel Diallo gradually become matches on the ATP Tour. This summer the Montreal native reached the third round of the US Open – his first trip to the top level – and has been playing dream tennis since his run to the Chicago Challenger title in July, going 27-7 in his last 34 matches. , at all levels.
On Friday, the 23-year-old suspect got angry for the second time Alejandro Tabilo from putting down to reach the ATP semifinals, as he earned his second Top-25 win of the season.
Diallo’s 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory moves him into the Top 100 of the ATP live rankings for the first time. The 6’8″ phenom walks like he’s 6’2″ but acts bigger – or maybe bigger – than he is. He saved three of four break points from Tabilo and won 14 of 20 second serve points.
“I’m happy. It’s been a good week so far,” he said. “I’ve been able to put together some good matches since the summer. I finished the summer with a good run at the Open, and I was able to continue to build on that momentum.”
First ATP Tour Semi Final ✅
Gabriel Diallo upsets second seed Alejandro Tabilo 3-6 6-3 6-4 to reach the last 4️⃣ in Almaty#Almaty Open pic.twitter.com/nBzxveVeOL
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 18, 2024
“I had to dig hard today,” said the former University of Kentucky standout. “Things were not going well and I was able to turn the game around and win.”
Diallo did well in his comeback, breaking once in second and once in third to pass the 23rd place Chilean. You will face the fourth generation Francisco Cerundolo in the semifinals on Saturday.
Karen Khachanove, the No.3 seed, will face it Aleksandar Vukicwho upset the top-seeded Frances Tiafoe on Friday.
